Safer Gambling


Help & Advice

You may want to seek some advice and support and the following entails information on support and advice services.

If you (or someone you’re concerned about) have a problem with gambling, be assured that there’s support available. TalkBanStop for instance, a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP assists individuals experiencing gambling harm in starting their recovery journey.

GamCare

GamCare operate the National Gambling Helpline and remains the first port of call for anyone experiencing problems with gambling. GamCare’s fully-trained advisers provide confidential advice, information and support to anyone experiencing a gambling problem, as well as to affected others. GamCare’s advisers take calls over the phone as well as through a secure chat system. The service is confidential and is available 24/7.

National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
www.GamCare.org.uk

Gambling Therapy

Global online support service for people who have been adversely affected by gambling. Our team of expert advisers deliver effective support via:

• A text based Live Advice Helpline
• A wide variety of online groups and forums
• Confidential advice by e-mail
• Information database on local resources around the world

www.gamblingtherapy.org

Gamblers Anonymous UK

This site offers various help for the compulsive gambler including a Forum, Chat Room, Literature and of course most importantly a meeting finder

Meetings are the core of Gamblers Anonymous and they have meetings every day of the week throughout the UK

www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Gordon Moody Association

Gordon Moody Association offers a unique and intensive residential treatment programme in the UK for those gamblers most severely addicted

To apply for a position please complete the online form on http://gordonmoody.org.uk/

National Debtline

Helpline 08088 084000
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

Offers advice and support to enable callers to deal with their debts in a proactive and informed way. Self-help information packs are sent free to individuals with debt problems.

BeGambleAware

www.begambleaware.org

Established by the Responsibility in Gambling Trust to provide advice and information about responsible gambling.

On this website, you'll find advice and get access to free, confidential help by phone or online. You can learn about how gambling works, check if you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, and find tips on how to stay in control

Money Advice Service

www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Tel 0300 500 5000

The Money Advice Service is an independent service which gives free, unbiased money advice to everyone across the UK – online, over the phone and face to face.

Aspers are proud to have achieved a GamCare Standard – Advanced Level 2 Award. GamCare are a charity and the UK's leading provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Part of their goal is to work with the gambling industry to support customers and prevent people from experiencing gambling-related harm.

The Safer Gambling Standard is an independent quality standard that assesses the measures gambling businesses have put in place to protect people from experiencing gambling-related harm. Aspers was assessed by GamCare through a review of the policies, procedures, systems and controls of a gambling business, as well as interviews with staff, website reviews and premises visits.